R-0157584 Tailor, Garden State Plaza, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652

Levi Strauss•Paramus, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Levi Strauss & Co. is hiring a Tailor for its Levi’s Westfield Garden Plaza store in Paramus, New Jersey. Reporting to the Store Manager, the Tailor delivers a best-in-class tailoring experience and high-quality product through customer service, sales, and Tailor Shop operations. The role calls for someone who is consumer-focused, proactive, fashion-savvy, and aligned with the company’s values of originality, integrity, empathy, courage, and performance. The Tailor performs basic and technical alterations, helps resolve tailoring-related customer concerns, and works with store management on escalated issues. The role also includes educating store teams about Tailor Shop services and offerings, and may involve training other Tailors in the district or region. The Tailor follows store policies and procedures, supports Levi’s omnichannel experience and Red Tab Loyalty program, recommends looks based on customer needs and current trends, and handles cash and Tailor Shop merchandise operations in accordance with policy. This is a part-time position. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position is expected to be filled by December 23, 2026.

Requirements

At least 3 years of sewing or tailoring experience.
Strong knowledge of jeans construction.
Thorough knowledge of machines used to sew denim products.
Proven sewing, tailoring, and textile-repair skills, with an understanding of textiles and fabrics.
Thorough understanding of the denim industry and current or upcoming trends.
Strong communication skills, internally and externally.
Fashion awareness and interest in current trends.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and to stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach overhead, and climb ladders, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reliable transportation.
Must be at least 16 years old.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in apparel design is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform basic alterations, including hemming, patching, repairs, and tapering.
Perform technical alterations, including fitting and tailoring items other than jeans and detailed appearance alterations that may require specialized equipment.
Provide strong customer service to elevate consumers’ experience.
Resolve tailoring-related consumer concerns in accordance with company policy and with consumer satisfaction in mind.
Partner with store management on elevated consumer issues.
Educate and train store teams on customer offerings and Tailor Shop services.
May train Tailors within the district or region on Tailor processes and Levi’s Tailoring standards.
Follow Levi’s Stores policies, procedures, programs, and store-management directives.
Suggest looks that reflect current trends and promotions and meet consumer needs.
Promote Levi’s omnichannel experience and engage consumers with the Red Tab Loyalty program.
Handle cash and Tailor Shop merchandise operations and procedures in compliance with store policy.